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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K29 CTBMOT history

K29 CTB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 204,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

K29 CTB green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
204,369 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 CTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 CTB was last recorded at 204,369 miles on 14 May 2025, 6,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,439 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,930 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,369 miles
  • 2024 – 197,439 miles
  • 2023 – 186,236 miles
  • 2022 – 180,178 miles
  • 2021 – 174,631 miles
  • 2020 – 174,004 miles
  • 2019 – 172,544 miles
  • 2018 – 170,776 miles
  • 2017 – 165,537 miles
  • 2016 – 160,326 miles
  • 2015 – 156,073 miles
  • 2014 – 153,389 miles
  • 2013 – 149,870 miles
  • 2012 – 148,535 miles
  • 2011 – 147,364 miles
  • 2010 – 146,356 miles
  • 2009 – 144,749 miles
  • 2008 – 141,607 miles
  • 2007 – 138,394 miles
  • 2006 – 136,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,369 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,369 miles (+6,930)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    204,369 miles
    Test number
    109633772116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass197,439 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    197,439 miles
    Test number
    864561600493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail197,437 miles (+11,201)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,437 miles
    Test number
    497895268486
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass186,236 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,236 miles
    Test number
    946585022926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass180,178 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    180,178 miles
    Test number
    420844000916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,631 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    174,631 miles
    Test number
    814351849027
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail174,630 miles (+626)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,630 miles
    Test number
    519983437694
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass174,004 miles (+1,460)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    174,004 miles
    Test number
    562562002475
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass172,544 miles (+1,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    172,544 miles
    Test number
    285179252597
    • AdvisoryTop half of bulkhead is corroding

  10. Pass170,776 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    170,776 miles
    Test number
    294342416153
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail170,776 miles (+5,239)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,776 miles
    Test number
    590939969735
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass165,537 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    165,537 miles
    Test number
    935611839519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass160,326 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    160,326 miles
    Test number
    160565276671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass156,073 miles (+131)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    156,073 miles
    Test number
    764099775077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly feathered on inside edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight amount of play in steering
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Fail155,942 miles (+2,553)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,942 miles
    Test number
    977265642105
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount X2 (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head under bonet (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass153,389 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    153,389 miles
    Test number
    639239084288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear exhaust tail pipe missing

  17. Fail153,389 miles (+3,519)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,389 miles
    Test number
    899069584222
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear exhaust tail pipe missing

  18. Pass149,870 miles (+1,335)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    149,870 miles
    Test number
    449747073218
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteCorrosion underside
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteMud underside (hard to test)
    • NoteOffside head-light aim poor (border line pass)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear shock absorber bushes deteriorated
    • NoteTrack rod end dust covers deteriorated

  19. Pass148,535 miles (+1,171)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    148,535 miles
    Test number
    877870752285
    • NoteCorrosion underside of car in places
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded (border line pass)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front track rod gators deteriorated (split) border line pass)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen
    • NoteWipers slightly poor condition

  20. Pass147,364 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    147,364 miles
    Test number
    985779951233
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight leak front hub seals

  21. Fail147,364 miles (+1,008)13 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,364 miles
    Test number
    636145251276
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight leak front hub seals

  22. Pass146,356 miles (+1,607)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    146,356 miles
    Test number
    894924140232
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteSlight misting of oil around the nearside front tractor joint
    • NoteTyres slightly perished

  23. Pass144,749 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    144,749 miles
    Test number
    894689239266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail144,742 miles (+192)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,742 miles
    Test number
    854928839226
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  25. Pass144,550 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    144,550 miles
    Test number
    793710449097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNear side bulkhead panel badly corroded but not a prescribed area.

  26. Fail144,550 miles (+2,943)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,550 miles
    Test number
    893674039043
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNear side bulkhead panel badly corroded but not a prescribed area.

  27. Pass141,607 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    141,607 miles
    Test number
    130547838016
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  28. Fail141,598 miles (+3,204)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,598 miles
    Test number
    250076138071
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  29. Pass138,394 miles (+2,257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    138,394 miles
    Test number
    710851937003
    • NoteO/s-n/s rear chassis starting to corrode

  30. Pass136,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    136,137 miles
    Test number
    412308836032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 CTB

Does K29 CTB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K29 CTB expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K29 CTB?
The MOT on K29 CTB expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K29 CTB done?
K29 CTB was recorded at 204,369 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has K29 CTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 CTB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on K29 CTB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K29 CTB find?
K29 CTB passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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